Meet...Vermont's Kyle Cieplicki - AmericaEast.com

Meet...Vermont's Kyle Cieplicki - AmericaEast.com

Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1. My Friends and my teammates. They all support me in the things that I do and anyway, who else would I want to hang out with then them. 2. Television ? Television is very relaxing to me. It helps me to relieve the stress from school and basketball. 3. My ipod ? I love my music. I use my ipod when we are on the bus to an away game because it helps the time to pass more quickly.


Q: Why I Chose University of Vermont...
A: When I look at all the other options, I felt that UVM was the best situation for me. It has an excellent basketball reputation and it was close to my home.


Q: Favorite class and why...
A: I really liked my “Sociology of Popular Culture” class. It showed the effects of the different aspects of culture on our society. I found that to be very interesting.


Q: One thing I have learned at UVM that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: You can maximize your potential if you work hard and work hard consistently. With this kind of effort, anything is possible.


Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: I would love to work in the front office of a professional sports team. I find the administration of a professional team very interesting.


Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: I have an uncle that went to UVM before me and played on the basketball team as well. He has been a good mentor for me.


Q: The best thing about being a UVM Catamount is...
A: I really like living in Burlington and having the support of the community. That means a lot to me and I appreciate when everyone comes to our games and cheers us on.


Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: My freshman year we made it to the NCAA tournament. That was a real highlight for me. It was like a dream come true and it was so much fun.


Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: I had classes all week and I had to prepare for a very important presentation I had to give in one of my classes.


Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: We had practice everyday along with game films to review. We also had a strength and conditioning workout. This was all to get ready for our game wa had later in the week.


Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: You need to work as hard as you can and always try to do your best. But in addition to that, you absolutely need try and make all that you do fun.


Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: As with any new season, anything can happen and we have as good a chance of winning the championship as anybody.